The Next Big Jewish Idea!
The Challenge: Millions of dollars have been invested and there are outreach centers worldwide,
However assimilation is still on the rise and Israel advocacy is dangerously unpopular.
Assimilation “150,000 Jews assimilate every year and are lost to the Jewish people” -MK Danny Danon, Chairman of the Knesset Aliyah Committee.
Apathy towards Israel Only 20% of Jews under the age of 35 are supporters of Israel - Knesset Aliyah Committee data.
Intermarriage
Thousands of young adults have been inspired while visiting Israel,
However once they return home the inspiration often fades. A major piece of the puzzle is still missing.
79% of unaffiliated Jews, who are married, have a spouse who is not Jewish. Intermarried Jews are much less likely to be raising their children in the Jewish faith. – Pew report 2013
The Solution: Abraham’s Tent serves as a bridge between the inspiration experienced in Israel and its continuation in one’s life and community. It enables tourists to extend their trip and maximize their Israel experience.
As a result they develop a stronger Jewish identity and
Connect to their local Jewish communities worldwide.
Located in Jerusalem, it capitalizes on the most impressionable time of a person’s life, when even the most unaffiliated Jew is searching.
At Abraham’s Tent, Israel becomes more than just a tourist destination. People have the chance to experience Israel as a local. Living in Israel for even a short period of time is a life altering experience. Unique in its allencompassing approach; Abraham’s Tent provides homey accommodations and a large array of low-cost services designed to help tourists quantify their Israel experience.
Abraham’s Tents’ network center provides information and resources available by Jewish organizations in Israel and abroad. This empowers its visitors to integrate into a life inclusive of a critical contribution to the Jewish people and Israel.
Our Mission: • To foster Jewish affiliation, continuity and Israel advocacy. • To serve as a bridge between the inspiration experienced in Israel and its continuation in one’s life and community.
• To be an example of meaning, acceptance and loving-kindness.
Services and Activities: • • • • • • • • • • •
Lodging Meals Shabbatons Tours Workshops Library & Lounge Wi-Fi Travelers information Concerts Social events A place to network and meet people from around the world
Core Values: • • • •
Acceptance Guidance Nurturing Loving-kindness
Target group: • Young adults touring Israel
Abraham’s Tent emulates
Kazi Benjamin’s z”l example of loving-kindness and acceptance, and a place where Kazi’s spirit continues to live on and affect people from around the world.
Rabbi Yosef and Sorale Eichenblatt
Founders and Directors 9 Diskin Suite 40 Jerusalem 96440 Info@AbrahamsTentInJerusalem.com USA – 818-666-8237 Israel +972-52-361-7703 Facebook.com/AbesTent
www.AbesTent.com